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Mastering Advanced Collocations Quiz

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Mastering Advanced Collocations Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct collocation?

Lend a hand

Give a hand

Take a hand

Offer a hand

Answer explanation

The correct collocation is 'lend a hand,' which means to help someone. 'Give a hand' is also used but is less common. 'Take a hand' and 'offer a hand' are not standard phrases in this context.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct collocation:

Make an impact

Do an impact

Give an impact

Take an impact

Answer explanation

The correct collocation is 'make an impact.' This phrase is commonly used to express the idea of having a significant effect or influence on something, while the other options are not standard expressions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which collocation is correct for "decision"?

Take a decision

Make a decision

Give a decision

Do a decision

Answer explanation

The correct collocation is 'make a decision.' This phrase is commonly used in English to indicate the act of deciding. 'Take a decision' is also used but is less common, while 'give' and 'do' are incorrect in this context.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Select the correct collocation for "attention":

Take attention

Give attention

Pay attention

Make attention

Answer explanation

The correct collocation is 'pay attention', which means to focus or concentrate on something. 'Take attention', 'give attention', and 'make attention' are not standard phrases in English.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct collocation for "blame"?

Put blame on

Take blame on

Give blame to

Do blame to

Answer explanation

The correct collocation is "put blame on," which means to assign responsibility for a fault or wrong. The other options are not standard phrases in English.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct collocation for "risk":

Take a risk

Make a risk

Do a risk

Give a risk

Answer explanation

The correct collocation is 'take a risk.' This phrase is commonly used to express the act of engaging in a risky situation. The other options, 'make,' 'do,' and 'give' do not form standard expressions with 'risk.'

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct collocation for "consequence"?

Do consequences

Take consequences

Face consequences

Give consequences

Answer explanation

The correct collocation is 'face consequences', meaning to confront or deal with the results of one's actions. The other options do not commonly pair with 'consequences' in standard English usage.

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